Activision's Insider Knowledge: Nintendo's Switch 2 Revealed

Activision executives, including CEO Bobby Kotick, were briefed on a next-generation Nintendo Switch in December 2022, with the console described as having performance closer to that of the PS4 and Xbox One. Internal emails from the FTC v. Microsoft case revealed discussions about securing early access to development hardware prototypes. Nintendo has been preparing key publishers for the next-generation Switch, which is rumored to be released in 2024 and feature an LCD screen and continued support for physical game cartridges. Trusted developers reportedly got an early look at the Nintendo Switch 2 during Gamescom, including tech demos showcasing improved versions of games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild.